"Pendleton, a very beautiful village now adjoining to Salford, is Brunswick-Row Chapel, belonging to the Old Methodists' Connection, built by subscription. It is small and neat, and has a cemetery attached to it." ( History of Brunswick Chapel, Pendleton: With Notices of Early Methodism in Manchester and Salford (1880))

The chapel was built of brick and stone, and modelled on the Oldham Street Chapel in Manchester, Brunswick Chapel was enlarged twice before it was demolished to make way for the new building. By 1836 it could accommodate 600 worshipers. The chapel also operated a Sunday school.

According to his biography, "He acquired his education in Stoke-upon-Trent in England and his natural skill and ingenuity led him to become a sculptor and wood carver of much more than ordinary ability. He did a large amount of wood carving for many beautiful homes all over Ohio, including some of the finest residences in Akron, Elyria and Warren. He was likewise engaged in work of similar character on leading churches and public buildings. He was the head of one of the pioneer families of Akron ... About 1880 he erected the residence in which his family has since continuously lived." [3]

In the 11 March 1887 edition of the Akron Beacon Journal the following was related: "Frank Gladwin, the carver, in turning over a heavy piece of stone upon which he was at work at his home, strained his back, so that he can not get around at present."

Census - He and his wife were living with his mother. - 1861 - Penkhull, Staffordshire, England

Census - Age: 36 - 1870 - Akron, Summit County, Ohio

Census - He is listed as a wood and stone caver. - 1880 - Akron, Summit County, Ohio

History - In the 11 March 1887 edition of the Akron Beacon Journal the following was related: "Frank Gladwin, the carver, in turning over a heavy piece of stone upon which he was at work at his home, strained his back, so that he can not get around at present." - 11 Mar 1887 - Akron, Summit County, Ohio

Residence - According to his obituary, "He was a stone and wood cutter, but has been unable to work at his trade for some time." - 2 Jan 1900 - Akron, Summit County, Ohio